Obituaries

Albert "Lee" Castle

Albert "Lee" Castle

Mar 4, 2024

     On March 5, 2024, Albert “Lee” Castle, 80, passed away at Sinai Hospital.  Lee was born on October 1, 1943, in St. Paul, Virginia, to the late Flossie and Robert Castle.  He was a plumber and well driller by trade with various companies, the last one being Wolfords Well & Pump Service in Pasadena.  Lee loved his grandchildren...

Joyce Leslie Mickley

Joyce Leslie Mickley

Mar 4, 2024

               On Monday, March 4, 2024, Joyce Leslie Mickley of Glen Burnie, MD passed away peacefully with family by her side. Beloved wife of Gregory A. Mickley, loving mother of Christopher B. Willey and his wife Ashley , step-mom of John A. Sheets and his wife Melissa and Rebecca Ausili and her husband Mike....

Robert J. Murphy

Robert J. Murphy

Mar 3, 2024

Robert "Bob" Joseph Murphy, 76, of Glen Burnie passed away on March 3, 2024.  Bob was born on July 8, 1947 in Baltimore to the late James and Grace Murphy of Brooklyn Park.  He was also predeceased in death by his sister Janice Torres, his wife Kathy Murphy and his long-time partner and friend Sheila Beale.  He leaves behind his...

Joan Elizabeth Fraser

Joan Elizabeth Fraser

Mar 2, 2024

         On Saturday, March 2, 2024, Joan Elizabeth Fraser of Garland, NC, formerly of Glen Burnie, MD passed away peacefully with family by her side. Beloved wife of the late Thomas C. Fraser, loving mother of Peggy F. Swift and her husband Thomas.  Devoted grandmother of Stacy Lombardi, Kristan Hanson, Kimberly Saunders, Ashley Twardowski and Amanda Opitz....

Vera E. Hood

Vera E. Hood

Mar 2, 2024

Vera Eileen Hood, 90 of Glen Burnie passed away on March 2, 2024. Vera was born on August 12, 1933 to the late Frederick and Frances Heinz. She is survived by her daughter, Sharon Weckesser (Michael); her grandchildren, Raymond Hood III, Kathy Bentley (Marcus), Marvin Hood, Jr. (Angela), Charles Buckheit III and Kelli Weatherstein; her great-grandchildren, Marvin Hood III, Emily...

Martha Lee Reeves

Martha Lee Reeves

Feb 26, 2024

Martha Lee Reeves, 92, of Glen Burnie, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on February 26, 2024. She was born in Baltimore to the late Thomas and Martha Ralston. She worked at Clifton T. Perkins as an administrative assistant, retiring after many years of service. Lee, a devout catholic, was a founding parishioner and lifetime member of St. Philip...

Kelly Ann Schulze

Kelly Ann Schulze

Feb 25, 2024

Kelly Ann Schulze, 40, of Brooklyn Park, passed away at Harbor Hospital on February 24, 2024. She was born in Baltimore to Mary (Pat) Schulze and Robert Ambrose. She worked as a certified nursing assistant at various nursing homes and loved helping others. She enjoyed spending time with her family and loved to decorate. 

Kelly is survived by her loving children,...

Esther M. Moore

Esther M. Moore

Feb 24, 2024

           On Saturday, February 24, 2024, Esther Mae Moore of Glen Burnie, MD passed away peacefully at her home with family by her side. Beloved wife of the late Donald E. Moore, loving mother of Beverly A. Calvert, Evelyn L. Myers, Gary K. White, David W. Rankin and Martin K. Moore. Devoted grandmother of Esther, Gary,...

William "Bill" Richmond

William "Bill" Richmond

Feb 22, 2024

         On Thursday, February 22, 2024, William “Bill” Joe Richmond of Severn, MD passed away peacefully at his home with family by his side. Beloved husband of Betsy D. Richmond, loving father of Lisa J. Davey and her husband Bill and William J. “BJ” Richmond, II and his wife Melissa. Grandfather of Noah and Lily Davey and...

Hilda Ann Milliner

Hilda Ann Milliner

Feb 22, 2024

         

        On Thursday, February 22, 2024, Hilda Ann Milliner of Millersville, MD passed away peacefully with family by her side. The beloved wife of 68 years to Carl A. Milliner, Jr., loving mother of Christie A. Hunter and devoted grandmother of Elizabeth Myers and her husband Clay and Robert Hunter. She is also...

Melanie Kay Murphy

Melanie Kay Murphy

Feb 21, 2024

Melanie Kay Murphy, a beloved member of the community, passed away on February 21, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of warmth and kindness. Born on October 3, 1940, in Parkersburg, West Virginia, to the late Emma and Edwin Amos.   Melanie was a beacon of light to all who knew her.

Melanie dedicated her career to data processing at The Ohio...

Ronald A. Liberto

Ronald A. Liberto

Feb 19, 2024

Ronald Anthony Liberto, 77 of Glen Burnie passed away peacefully at home on February 19, 2024. Ron was born on June 5, 1946, in Baltimore to the late Anthony and Ruth Liberto. He graduated from Towson High School and attended the University of Baltimore. He worked at the Social Security Administration in Woodlawn for 42 years. Ron loved his time...

Gerald Roy Claar

Gerald Roy Claar

Feb 16, 2024

Gerald Roy Claar, age 86, of Millersville, MD, died February 16, 2024.  Born in the Jugtown Community of Greenfield Township, Blair County, PA.  He was the only son of M. Swigart Claar and C. Marie Lingenfelter Claar and had seven sisters to include Betty Walls, Margaret Vukmanovich, Shirley Zerby, Mary Creighton, Virginia Hassinger, Carol Guyer, and Judy Waltersdorff.  

 He was a...

Ernest Donald Hartzell

Ernest Donald Hartzell

Feb 16, 2024

Ernest Donald Hartzell, 83, of Glen Burnie, passed away on February 16, 2024. He was born in Reading, Pennsylvania to the late Ernest Milton and Marie Theresa Hartzell. He received his bachelor’s degree from Penn State University. Donald retired from NSA after many years of service. After retirement, he went on to work for H&R Block, preparing taxes. He was...

Ray Arnold Johnson

Ray Arnold Johnson

Feb 15, 2024

Ray Arnold Johnson, a man whose presence filled rooms with warmth and kindness, bid farewell to this world on February 15, 2024, in Glen Burnie. His journey began on July 7, 1950, in the picturesque town of Pageston, West Virginia. Ray dedicated 33 and a half years of his life as a Glass Blowing Machine Operator for Carr-Lowry / Anchor...

Janet D. Burkman

Janet D. Burkman

Feb 14, 2024

Janet Drucella Burkman of Bradenton, FL died at Sarasota Memorial Hospital on Wednesday February 14, 2024, at age 80. With her family at her bedside, Janet joined her Creator God and all the saints in light after a long illness.

She is survived by her husband of 45 years, William Burkman, her beloved son Roy Hoke, her grandsons Kingston, Bronson, Preston,...

John C. Naumann III

John C. Naumann III

Feb 14, 2024

John Naumann III, 48, of Ellicott City, Md., passed away on February 14, 2024.  Also known as Johnny, Big Papa, ‘Doctor’, the Honorable, the Reverand, J-boog, Papa Paderch, 'Father' (with a British accent), Johnarito, Johnathon, but his favorite title was husband and dad. John also lived in Pasadena, Md.

He was predeceased in death by his Grandmother, Shirley Naumann and his...

James R. Williford

James R. Williford

Feb 14, 2024

     James Ronal Williford, 85, of Brooklyn Park, passed away on February 14, 2024.  James was born in Baltimore to the late Agnes and Troy Williford.   He graduated from Southern High School in 1957, and went on to work as a maintenance mechanic at several places, finishing out his career with Carr-Lowery Glass.  He was a member of...

Doris Mae Callahan

Doris Mae Callahan

Feb 11, 2024

Doris Mae Callahan passed away peacefully at home on February 11th, shortly after celebrating her 90th birthday.   Born on January 6th and raised in Baltimore, Maryland by the late William and Beatrice Kolbe, Doris spent her early years as a high-fashion retailer, working in many shops/boutiques before retiring.  She was also a cake decorator, to include wedding cakes and...

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